Carl ‘Butch’ Pierson

He was born Aug. 11, 1943, in Dearborn, the son of Carl and Leona (Tucker) Pierson. On Nov. 23, 1963, he married Brenda Cottingham in Wayne, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 29, 2008.Butch was a member and deacon at Tecumseh Freewill Baptist Church.

Butch is survived by three daughters, Diana (James) West, Carol (Henry) Douglas and Amanda (Ricky) Pierson; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; four brothers, Ted (Gloria), Ken (Judy), Bob (Myra) and Ron; and one sister, Nona (Don) Lusby.In addition to his wife, Brenda, he was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ed; and sister, Ann.